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Last updated on 2025-10-02.

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Matthew Haar

I am an executive advisor and strategic operations professional with 18 years of experience supporting senior leaders at the highest levels of government. My career has centered on bridging strategy, operations, and implementation, ensuring executives have the insights, processes, and structures needed to succeed in complex environments.

I turn senior leader intent into actionable strategies and solutions that strengthen decision-making and mission success through policy, operations, or emerging tools like data and AI.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

• Proven ability to synthesize complex information into clear, persuasive executive products such as decision memos, policy papers, and strategic briefs supporting high-level policy and strategy development.

• Overseas administrative and operational activities, aligning staff actions with senior leader priorities and identifying risks to ensure mission success.

• Leader in AI and data modernization, developing dashboards, automated reporting, and an AI prompt library to improve efficiencies and drive a culture of modernization.

• Experience collaborating with external partners, including supporting a Department of State partnership by drafting and reviewing the memorandum of agreement and assisting in developing the capability testing plan that informed final funding approval.

• Experienced supervisor of civilians, officers, and enlisted personnel; Sets performance standards, mentors, and develops teams to meet evolving mission requirements.

Education

M.S. Program Evaluation and Data Analytics

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Arizona State University

2025 - 2026

B.S. Political Science

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Arizona State University

2020 - 2024

Selected Positions

Executive Officer

Fayetteville, NC

United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC)

2025 - 2022

  • Offers expert level guidance while overseeing intricate projects, analyses, and action items, ensuring leadership is kept apprised of essential updates and delivering strategic advice.
  • Contributes to crafting a clear vision and strategic framework for the organizations long term success.
  • Collaborates with Directors and Division Chiefs to design, assess, and refine initiatives aimed at enhancing work methods, procedural efficiency, workforce optimization, and equitable distribution of assignments.

Chief of Protocol

Fayetteville, NC

United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC)

2022 - 2021

  • Primary point of contact in the Command for creation, coordination, and resolution of issues, policies, and procedures related to Protocol.
  • Manages the Protocol program, supervising a team of protocol specialists in the planning and execution of over 200 ceremonies, receptions, Distinguished Visitor (DV) visits, dinners, conferences, and other various official functions.
  • Official Representation Funds (ORF) Program Manager for the USASOC headquarters and four subordinate Commands.

Chief of Protocol

Anchorage, Alaska

Alaskan NORAD Region, Alaskan Command, and 11th Air Force

2020 - 2017

  • Provided counsel, assessment of issues, and recommended courses of action to senior leadership in support of over 215 visits and engagements annually.
  • Directed and oversaw a complete overhaul of 11th Air Force Protocol standard operating procedures, resulting in a shorter training cycle for incoming personnel and an increased ability to provide a cohesive, uniform product.
  • Managed all Official Representation Funds (ORF), Operations and Maintenance Funds (O&M), and Special Morale and Welfare Funds (SM&W) programs.

Executive Assistant/Alaska Market Contributions Coordinator

Anchorage, Alaska

KeyBank

2017 - 2014

  • Managed $200,000 in corporate contributions and sponsorships, and increased visibility in Alaska by raising press releases by over 300% from 2013 to 2014.
  • Accurately maintained and provided management with detailed breakdowns of quarterly revenue from multiple lines of business categorized by various initiatives.

Protocol Action Officer/Gift Manager

Washington, D.C.

Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Protocol

2013 - 2008

  • Provided advice and recommendations to management on maintaining compliance with Official Representation Funds, ethics, and military regulations.
  • Planned, coordinated, and managed staff, site layouts, logistics, and contractor support for over 200 distinguished visitor engagements, including preparing briefing materials and itineraries, and accommodating security and communications requirements.
  • Procured and accounted for $400,000 in resources annually.

Old Guard Ceremonial Soldier/Scheduler/Tour Guide

Washington, D.C.

United States Army, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment

2008 - 2007

  • Managed the daily schedule of twenty staff members supporting the visits of over 125,000 guests to the Pentagon.
  • Sponsor for incoming personnel attending the orientation program for The Old Guard, where all regimental soldiers learn to perform the ceremonial duties required of them.